Jade Rhode

Education: Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics, Rhodes University (2020-2022)

Experience: Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News (2024), editorial intern for BONA Magazine at Habari Media (April 2023 - April 2024), fashion sub-editor at Activate (2021-2022), freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News (2020-2021)

Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News. After her studies, she worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za

2325 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Never again": Woman shows video of how Lion's Head hike defeated her

People

a year ago

"They think she's drowning": Video shows protective dogs watching kid in pool

People

a year ago

"Outfit 2 is my fave": SA loves young teacher's fashionable work attire for the week

People

a year ago

"A great achievement": Mzansi celebrates Japanese traveller in true SA style as 6 000km journey ends

People

a year ago

"I want to come with": Woman shows sister heading off to military in emotional video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"She's the sweetest thing": Dad's ice cream date with adorable daughter melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Can't be tried in Januworry": Mzansi stunned seeing man use eggs to play pool

People

a year ago

A South African man showed an interesting and innovative way to play pool by using some eggs and a broomstick. His actions surprised many people.

Lost in translation: UK woman shows Cape Town mansion and 2 other expats rubbing SA the wrong way

People

a year ago

While it's not uncommon for tourists to visit South Africa, there are similarities in how they conduct themselves in the country, like ruffling locals' feathers.

"5.5kg at birth": Woman shows 8-month-old daughter for 'Big Baby' TikTok

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared that she wanted to join the Big Baby TikTok community and showed what her daughter looked like at eight months old. People adored the bundle of joy.

"It's the little things": Woman shows sweet video of dad and brother's kind gestures

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user uploaded a sweet video showcasing the acts of kindness her father and brother showed towards her. The internet loved their generosity.

"Most thoughtful gentleman": Rachel Kolisi shows custom birthday cakes from Siya's brother

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi, who celebrated her 35th birthday on 21 January, shared with Instagram users what Siya Kolisi's brother got her for her special day.

"Siblings want a favour": Woman gets royal treatment from sisters in time for payday

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A content creator shared a funny video of her two sisters treating her like royalty as they knew payday was around the corner. Mzansi online users laughed.

"Hard work has gone to waste": Matriculant with distinctions rejected by universities

People

a year ago

A 2024 matriculant who achieved a bachelor's pass and distinctions shared that she didn't receive acceptance letters from the universities to which she had applied.

"Whose house is that?": SA guesses Hartbeespoort homeowner with luxury cars

People

a year ago

A TikTokker driving in Hartbeespoort, also known as Harties, showed someone's luxury cars and mansion. Internet users tried to guess who the homeowner could be.

"We need to stop": US man tells fellow Americans why they shouldn't visit Cape Town, locals thankful

People

a year ago

An American man spoke to fellow Americans when he said they shouldn't visit Cape Town when visiting South Africa. Locals appreciated the reason behind his comment.

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